"For these kids especially, it's a great accomplishment," UW-W coach Lance Leipold said. "From my arrival its been something they've talked about since January, about trying to finish things off and get back to this opportunity. At the press conference, when I was named head coach, the thing I tried to strive for, and still do to this day, it's not about myself. It's about the program and the tradition of the program, and the young men and coaching staff that have been here and worked hard."

The 16 points put up by Whitewater equals the lowest output of the season. UW-W also managed that total in a 26-16 loss to Saint Cloud State University on September 15.

With the win, the Warhawks' home winning streak is now at 25 games.

Mount Union will be looking for its 10th NCAA Division III Football Championship title since 1993.